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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.77, 1,390.75 and 311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.77, 1,390.75 and 311.15 is: 466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.77 : 1,390.75 = 311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.77/1,390.75 = 311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.77x = 1,390.75 × 311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.77x = 432,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,734.56/927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.43

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